There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SBP - PSP
6h 21m$279–623Drive 303.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Palm Springscar 303.9 mi
5h 31m$56–81Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 48m$113–209Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 51m
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Palm Springs is 279 miles. The road distance is 305.6 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 48m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Palm Springs bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 51m.
Morro Bay to Palm Springs bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Palm Springs is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Morro Bay to Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–250
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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